Mini-isms

Part 1
Mr. Molly Lou was getting ready to leave and said "See you later kiddies" to us.

Molly Lou #1 said: "Dad, we are not cats. Mom and Molly Lou Mini #2* are girls. I am a man, not a cat."

I am a girl and he is a MAN. Love it!

Part 2
The Minis and I were at the zoo and one of the monkeys has recently had a little baby. Mini #1 loves to see this monkey because he is always flipping around and can't still (I wonder why he likes him?!?!?)

Mini #1 to me: "Mom, that little monkey is cuter than Molly Lou Mini #2* and that is pretty darn cute!"

He really does love his sister! Maybe????

Happy weekend. Cheers!

*Names have been changed to protect the innocent.

According to Erin...

The fun, knowledgeable, funny, and fashionable Erin (aka Prep-E Girl) over at According to Erin is hosting a giveaway and the prize is from Molly Lou Gifts. YAY! I actually just posted about these timeless notes the other day. They make great gifts for the grads and couples out there and now they are her prize. Check out the details from her posting below. Enter and pass along to your friends. You could win these and give as a gift or do the MUCH more fun thing and keep them for yourself.

Check out her blog! Have a great weekend and Happy Mom's Day! Cheers!

PS-Remember to submit your ideas for the charity that MLG should donate 10% of May and June's proceeds to. Send me your idea until May 11.

07 May 2009

Want something fabulous AND free?
Then, read further... The darling Miss Brittany from Molly Lou Gifts has offered to give one of my lucky readers their very own set of Traditional Embossed Monogram Notecards!!! Yay!
How stinkin' exciting!!! I am so jealous of you all - I have been wanting these cards for MONTHS!!! ------ So, how do YOU win? Well...that's easy! Here are the rules: FOR ONE ENTRY: First, go visit the MLG Blog and become a follower! Then, come back here and leave a comment on THIS post (yes, this one I am typing right now) answering the following question: Where did my parents get the idea for my name? Need an example? Here's a word from my very own DM:

"When I was younger I loved to watch the Waltons. There was a character on the show named Erin. I thought it was the most beautiful name in the world. I knew I wanted to name my first daughter Erin." If you don't do these first two steps and your name is drawn, I will pick another name!!! FOR TWO ENTRIES: Let your readers know about the give*away! Put up a post, throw it on your side bar or send out 3 tweets about it (don't forget to let me know by sending them @ThePrepEGirl!!!). I know that it seems like a lot but, really it's simple! Then - on Friday, May 15th, I will throw everyones' entries into a hat (or randomizer) and pick a winner. (Remember, if you don't do at least the first two steps and your name is drawn, I will pick another name!!!) ------ Have fun and good luck!!!

***Don't forget the Stroller Patroller giveaway ends tonight at 6pm and the winner will be announced on Monday. I know some of you don't have minis, but think of the AWESOME friend you would be if you showed up with this at a friend's shower. People would talk about it for years. Check it out. ***

Perfectly Pleasant Chooses...

Remember back to Monday when Perfectly Pleasant won Molly Lou's contest. Yes, Perfectly Pleasant was our winner and she made her choice. Instead of a set of invitations and notecards, she chose two sets of notecards. She chose the Lime Honeycomb personalized fold over note set (also available in charcoal and pink). She changed her personalized text to say "Just Thinking of You." This is a perfect choice and she said she wanted to send more "Hi/Hello" notes. Oh, Molly Lou loves you Perfectly Pleasant!!!

We have so many adorable social stationery designs. Here are two that I thought I would highlight and are quite lovely...

Love the little love birds on a cherry blossom branch (also available in blue and green). Perfect for engagements, shower, and wedding gifts. Personalized with the couple's name or monogram. And below, I love the little chicks. These notes say "Just a little peep from..." They include your family name and all of the names of those little chicks in your nest at the bottom. These are perfect for all notes to loved ones and friends. I have also had customers change the text at the top to say "Sending Birthday Wishes from..." or "Special thoughts on your special day from..." These are a great, personalized note from your entire family to send for those important life occassions.
Email is great, but I also love to send a handwritten note and feel that the "thinking of you" note is the one most forgotten. Our note sets can be personalized in any way you choose and with our social stationery line, you receive a proof before your order is printed and shipped. They make a great gift and are very affordable at $17.00 per set. Visit our Social Stationery page to see our complete line and new designs.

In other news: Remember to head over to Stroller Patroller for her stroller, liner, and adapter giveaway. Tell her MLG sent you. Ends tomorrow!

New MLG contest coming Monday! Stay tuned for details!

The Grey's Anatomy wedding is tonight! YAY! It's sad how excited I get for these things. Oh McDreamy...

Have a great day! Cheers!

For the Love of Kate Spade

Those of you that know me know that I have an obsession with Kate Spade.

In my head, Kate and I were destined to be BFF. I see us sipping tea by the pool of her elegant Hamptons Estate gossiping about the happenings from the soiree the night before, shopping together and "lunching" weekly, her calling me for my opinion on her new lines. (Clearly, she didn't call me with some of her recent shoe designs, but I still love her.) We could be like Oprah and Gail.

I digress, I am in love with this bag. This is the Preston Hollow Large Flower Tote. (It also comes in the grass color that I love, but I already have a bag in that color.) Apparently Preston Hollow is an old part of Dallas with grand manors; if anyone lives in Preston Hollow and wants to invite me over, I accept! How could you not love this bright yellow leather. Doesn't it just make you happy? And at the affordable price tag of $495 (katespade.com is offering free shipping-how nice), it's really a wise investment.

Mr. Molly Lou feels that it is not a necessity (or even an option). He decided to point out that I just recently got a new one. While that is true, it was't ANYTHING like this one and it was 60% off. While I agree with the "not an ABSOLUTE necessity" bit, I do feel that it is a wise investment. I mean do the minis really NEED to eat as much as they do? Does Mini #2 NEED to wear diapers? They are really smart children, so when they are in college, will they NEED those extra textbooks?

If any of you are thinking of buying this for me as gift, know that will be GREATLY appreciated. We can have that BFF relationship that I spoke of earlier with Kate Spade. I mean while I don't have a Hamptons ESTATE, I do have a neatly organized, quaint* home. Perhaps we can't "lunch" they way I was referring to, but I do know of really good little local deli and there is this great little tea/lunch spot we could venture to. I mean who really NEEDS the estate, shopping, lunching when we can have just as much fun at home in our exciting lives. Think about it...

In other news, my good friend Perfectly Pleasant posted about this fab giveaway at Stroller Patroller. Stroller Patroller is doing a giveaway for a TORO stroller, liner, and adapter...WOW!!! I want that stroller. Mini #2 gets all of Mini #1's old things, so she "NEEDS" this chic stroller. Head over there to enter and tell her who sent you.

Have a great day! Cheers!

*Isn't quaint such a fun word sounding so much better than small, cramped, etc.

And the Winner is...

(Put the dramatic "Dancing with the Stars" music in the background to build the suspense!)

In a totally random drawing this morning, Molly Lou Mini #1 picked the winning names (Mini #2 would just try to eat the paper.) I had the camera out to snap a pic of the winning names, but of course, my memory card was full. I could have taken the time to go through and delete some pictures, but the mini was too excited to wait!!

The winner of the Molly Lou Gifts "Countdown to Fun in the Sun" Contest is...

Perfectly Pleasant

Perfectly Pleasant has won a set of custom invitations and personalized notecards of choice. YAY!! Our second place winner is KAS who has won a MLG gift certificate! Girls, please email me-bbg@mollylougifts.com for the details on your prizes!

Thanks to all who entered! We will have another contest starting next week, so stay tuned for details on that. Don't forget to send us your ideas for the charity that MLG will give 10% of May and June's proceeds to. We want to hear from you!

I recently added a great new stationery set to the site. I am loving these Traditional Monogram Notes. These notes are available in white, ivory, pink, or blue papers and feature your three (or single) letter embossed monogram. I feel this set is so timeless and stylish. We all have so many notes to write that this is the perfect note to say hello, thinking of you, congratulations, or thank someone for a great dinner, gift, or gesture.

These notes would also make GREAT graduation gifts, wedding, engagement, shower, retirement, or birthday gifts. I just gave two sets for gifts and at $30.95 for a set of 50 notes and envelopes in a classic chocolate linen box you can't beat the deal (and we all love a deal)! Visit our stationery page on our website for all of our choices. Use one of our discount codes for extra savings!

Have a great day! Cheers!

PS-anyone who read my post just after posting it...I GOT THE PICTURE TO WORK!!! The computer decided to cooperate after the 2134 time I messed with it. Love it when a plan comes together!

Style on a Monday

“Fashion fades, only style remains the same.” ~Coco Chanel

I am having one of "those" days already. You know the ones where you wake up late, out of face wash and have to use (gasp!) soap, nothing fits (or seems to be clean even though I swear I did 243 loads of laundry this weekend, can't find the necklace I want, hate the hair, can't get the minis ready in time, the minis feel that breakfast is playtime and make a huge mess, and know that I have 98904532 things to do today, etc. On those days, I always love the above quote. Even if everything goes wrong today, I can ALWAYS do them with style!

Don't forget today is the last day to enter the contest. Winner will be announced tomorrow! The new, improved, fabulous website is up and running. I added a few new items this weekend and still have some to get up today. Check it out here.

Happy Monday! Cheers!

Up and running!!

Happy Sunday. The new Molly Lou website is UP and RUNNING and it's fabulous! I love it. Stop by to check it out and let me know what you think! Thanks again to Erin!

Tomorrow is the last day to enter our contest for the invitations/notecards set and MLG gift certificate. Find out about entering here. Remember, you can enter as much as you want and get a friend too as well! Enjoy the rest of your weekend. Cheers!